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The phenomenon of 'moving borders' changes the shape of countries
Climate change is accelerating the retreat of glaciers, forcing countries with glacier borders such as those in the Alps to adjust their maps.
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Unexpected discovery while 'saving' ancient monastery on steep cliff
Sümela's tumultuous history makes one think that this is a place that seems to have been created by artificial intelligence or computer graphics.
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Why do Italy and Switzerland have to redraw the border?
Part of the border between Italy and Switzerland is to be redrawn as the glaciers that mark the border between the two countries melt.
Environment
Catastrophic avalanche in the Alps kills many people
The ice collapse on the top of Mount Marmolada in the Italian Alps sent a mass of ice, snow and rocks down on a large number of climbers, leaving dozens dead and missing.
Environment
The snow melts, the Alps are strongly 'greening'
The famous snowy peaks of the Alps are melting and gradually being replaced by vegetation.
Science Events
Construction of an 11 billion USD tunnel connecting Scandinavia and the Mediterranean
The 55km Brenner railway tunnel running through the Alps will be completed in 2028, allowing trains to pass at 200km/h.
Environment
Glorious glows around the Sun.
The moment the ice crystal floats in the air creating a halo effect around the Sun that enters the photographer's lens in the Alps.
Environment
Glaciers on Mount Mont Blanc are at risk of collapse
The giant glacier on the highest mountain in Western Europe is about to lose hundreds of cubic meters of ice, forcing authorities to blockade roads and evacuate tents.
Environment
The largest glacier in the Alps may disappear by 2100
The study, published by Swiss scientists on September 11, shows the alarming rate of the Aletsch glacier.
Archeology
Discover giant monsters on the Alps
This animal is very much like a crocodile, 4m long when still immature.
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The most treasured places in the world
Lake Walchen is located in the Alps, the Rocky Mountains in the United States or Wewelsburg Castle, Germany is always sought by many tourists, because they believe this…
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The extreme 'record' of the world's longest train tunnel
At 56km long and taking 17 years to build, the train tunnel under the Alps connects the city of Erstfeld and Bodio of Switzerland, which was unveiled a few days ago as t…
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The longest railway tunnel in the world is completed after 7 decades
After 69 years of survey, design and construction, the Gotthard Base (GBT) tunnel across the Alps has finally been completed and put into use today.
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19 tourist destinations are not for the faint of heart
Every place in the world has its own unique beauty. However, for those who love adventure games, the places below will always be on the list of priority conquered.